Mexican Bulgur Bowls Food

MEXICAN BULGUR SALAD WITH CITRUS-JALAPENO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine bulgur and boiling water in a large bowl, stir well. Cover and let stand 30 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
• Add zucchini to black beans; stir gently.
• Combine orange juice and remaining ingredients, stir well with a whisk.
• Pour dressing over bulgur mixture and toss gently.
• Serve and room temperature or chilled.

MEXICAN STYLE BULGUR

Steps:

• Melt margarine in skillet over medium-high heat; add bulgur and onion, cook until onion is tender and bulgur is golden.
• Add celery, bell pepper, jalapeno, cumin, chili powder, and cook for 2-3 minutes, then stir in broth and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or so, or until all the liquid has been absorbed.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• For Vegetarian use the Vegetable Broth.

MEXICAN BULGUR AND VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Pour boiling water over bulgur in a heatproof bowl, then cover bowl tightly with a plate and let stand 1 hour.
• Drain bulgur in a sieve, pressing to remove any excess liquid, and transfer to a large bowl. Add lemon juice, oil, cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and toss well. Stir in remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper and serve at room temperature.

MEDITERRANEAN BULGUR BOWL

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. stockpot, combine the first 4 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until tender, 10-12 minutes. Stir in garbanzo beans; heat through., Remove from heat; stir in spinach. Let stand, covered, until spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients. Serve warm, or refrigerate and serve cold.

MEXICAN BURRITO BOWL

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine the water, rice and juice from the 2 limes.
• Bring rice mixture to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer covered until all of the liquid is absorbed.
• While the rice is cooking, chop the onion and the garlic.
• In another saucepan, melt the butter.
• Saute the onions and garlic until the onions are translucent.
• Add the canned tomatoes, white wine and beans.
• Simmer until most of the moisture boils off.
• If including meat, dice up some grilled chicken or pork or steak.
• To serve start with rice in bowl.
• Top with bean/tomato mixture.
• Top with meat if using and cheese, chopped cilantro, salsa, sour cream, etc.
• Eat with chips.